Sharp LC46LE620UT manual

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    !"#$%!&'%()* !"#$'!&'%()* !"#++!&'%()* ENGLIS H ® IMPORT ANT : Please r ead this operation manual before starting operating the equipment. IMPORTANT : Veuillez lire ce mode d’emploi avant de commencer à utilliser l’appareil. IMPORT ANTE : Lea este manual de operación antes de comenzar a operar e[...]

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    LC-42LE620UT LC-46LE620UT LC-55LE620UT OPERATION MANUAL IMPORTANT: To aid reporting in case of loss or theft, please record the TV's model and serial numbers in the space provided. The numbers are located at the rear of the TV. Model No.: Serial No.: LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION ENGLISH IMPORTANT INFORMATION ENGLISH WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF[...]

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    ! " IMPORTANT INFORMATION WARNING: FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly appr oved by the manufacturer could void the user’ s authority to operate this equipment. CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC r egulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit t[...]

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    ! # Thank you for your purchase of the Sharp Liquid Crystal Television. To ensure safety and many years of trouble-free operation of your product, please read the Important Safety Instructions carefully before using this product. DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can also [...]

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    ! $ IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 18) Damage Requiring Service—Unplug this product fr om the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a) When the AC cord or plug is damaged, b) If l i qu id ha s b ee n s p il le d , o r ob j ec t s ha v e fa l le n i nt o t h e pr odu c t, c) If the product h[...]

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    ! % IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Water and Moisture — Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like. • Stand — Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod or table. Placing the product on an unstable base[...]

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    ! & IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Caring for the Cabinet • Use a soft cloth (cotton, flannel, etc.) and gently wipe the surface of the cabinet. • Using a chemical cloth (wet/dry sheet type cloth, etc.) may deform the components of the main unit cabinet or cause cracking. • Wiping with a hard cloth or using strong force may scratch the su[...]

  • Page 8

    ! ' IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CHILD SAFETY It Makes A Differ ence How and Where Y ou Use Y our Flat Panel Display Congratulations on your purchase! As you enjoy your new pr oduct, please keep these safety tips in mind: THE ISSUE • The home theater entertainment experience is a growing trend and larger flat panel displays are popular pur[...]

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    ! ( QUICK REFERENCE Supplied Accessories • Always use the AC cord supplied with the TV. • The illustrations above are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the actual accessories. Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product. Remote control unit ( ! 1) Page 13 “AA” size battery ( ! 2) Page 15 AC cord ( ! 1[...]

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    ! ) QUICK REFERENCE ! Attaching the Stand of LC-46LE620UT/LC-55LE620UT • Before attaching the stand, disassembling the neck cover from the stand neck is required. • Confirm the 9 screws supplied with the TV. (used in step 2 & 4) (used in step 5) (used in step 5) • The 8 screws are already put in the screw holes of stand neck and base, an[...]

  • Page 11

    ! *+ QUICK REFERENCE Detaching the stand neck for wall mounting CAUTION • Please use care when disassembling cabinet, stand, and pillar for wall mounting. • Detach the stand neck in the correct direction. • Do not remove the stand neck from the TV unless using an optional wall mount bracket to mount it. ! Detaching the Stand of LC-42LE620UT L[...]

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    ! ** QUICK REFERENCE 2. Remove the 4 screws on the rear side before installing on the wall. GBHA 46” 55” CAUTION • To detach the neck from the TV safely, two people are required while detaching the neck to the TV. One man shall hold the base with two hands when the other is loosening the screws. • To attach the stand neck, perform the steps[...]

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    ! *" Quick Installation Tips Attach your antenna to the back of the television. (See page 14.) How to turn on the telev isi on for the first time. A) Press POWER on the television. B) The POWER indicator on the front of the television lights BLUE. Connect the AC plug for the television into the AC outlet. • Speakers cannot be detached from [...]

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    ! *# Using the Remote Control Unit Use the remote control unit by pointing it towards the remote control sensor on the TV. Objects between the remote control unit and the remote control sensor may prevent proper operation. 30º Horizontal & Vertical 0 º 23.8’ (7 m) Remote control sensor 17’ (5 m) !"" Cautions regarding the remote[...]

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    ! *$ Antennas To enjoy a clearer picture, use an outdoor antenna. The following is a brief explanation of the types of connections that are used for a coaxial cable. If your outdoor antenna uses a 75-ohm coaxial cable with an F-type connector, plug it into the antenna terminal at the rear of the TV set. 1. A 75-ohm system is generally a round cable[...]

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    ! *% Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Unit CAUTION Improper use of batteries can result in chemical leakage or explosion. Be sure to follow the instructions below. • Do not mix batteries of different types. Different types of batteries have different characteristics. • Do not mix old and new batteries. Mixing old and new batteries can[...]

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    ! *& Contents Dimensional Drawings • The dimensional drawings for the LCD TV set are shown on the inside back cover. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ...................................................................................... 1 TRADEMARKS .........................................................................................................[...]

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    ! *' Remote control sensor POWER indicator (See page 24.) Part Names TV (Front) TV (Side/Rear) *1: See pages 14, 20, 21, 22 and 23 for external equipment connection. *2: See page 24 and 33 for button operations. *3: See page 12 for connecting the AC cord. • The illustrations in this operation manual are for explanation purposes and may vary [...]

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    ! *( Remote Control Unit Part Names 1 POWER: Switch the power on or enter standby mode. (See page 24.) 2 0–9: Set the channel. 3 • (DOT): (See page 26.) 4 SURROUND: Display the surround setting menu. (See page 27.) 5 FREEZE: Set the still image. Press again to return to normal screen. • When using the remote control unit, point it at the TV. [...]

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    ! *) Introduction to Connections Experiencing HD Images An HDTV without an HD source is just an ordinary TV. To enjoy HD images on the TV, you should get HD programming from the following : • Over-the-air broadcasting via HD quality antenna • HD cable/satellite subscription • HD compatible external equipment • For information on updating to[...]

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    ! "+ Connecting to External Equipment You can connect many types of external equipment to your TV like a Blu-ray disc player, HD-DVD player, DVD player, VCR, HDMI equipment, game console or camcorder. To view external source images, select the input source from INPUT on the remote control unit or INPUT on the TV. (See page 26.) CAUTION • To [...]

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    ! "* Connecting to External Equipment !" When using DVI-HDMI conversion cable (HDMI 5, 6, 7, or 8) AUDIO DVI OUT Rear panel vertical inputs Ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable DVI-HDMI conversion cable • When using a DVI-HDMI conversion cable, you should make an analog audio connection. In this case, in addition to connecting a DVI-HDMI con[...]

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    ! "" Connecting to External Equipment Connecting a VCR, Game Console or Camcorder !" When using Composite cable (VIDEO) Side panel vertical inputs (commercially available: ø 3.5 mm to 3 RCA A V cable) or (QCNW-A702WJZZ from SHARP) or RCA to RCA adapter (commercially available) Connecting a PC !" When using HDMI cable (HDMI 5, 6[...]

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    ! "# Connecting to External Equipment !" When using DVI-HDMI conversion cable (HDMI 5, 6, 7, or 8) Rear panel vertical inputs DVI OUT AUDIO DVI-HDMI conversion cable Ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable • When using a DVI-HDMI conversion cable, you should make an analog audio connection. In this case, in addition to connecting a DVI-HDMI con[...]

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    ! "$ Turning On/Off the Power Initial Setup POWER Watching TV When you turn on the TV for the first time, the Initial Setup will guide you through the setup process. Perform the following steps before you press POWER on the remote control unit. 1. Insert the batteries into the remote control unit. (See page 15.) 2. Connect the antenna cable t[...]

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    ! "% Watching TV 3. Location setting • Press * / + to select “Home” or “Store” and press - to the next step. 8%$/+$"+$%$&)"A'*0"%'&/)-'4C" L'($"('1$"-+"1$+)-4$1"2'0",'($" *+$0@ 5)'0$"('1$"-+"1$+-B4$1"2'0&quo[...]

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    ! "& Direct Button Operation • Each time INPUT is pressed, the input source toggles. • If you press * / + to select the input source, press ENTER to confirm your selection. • See page 20-23 for external equipment connection. MUTE Mutes the current sound output. Press MUTE . • Mute can be canceled by using the method below. - Mute [...]

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    ! "' Direct Button Operation FLASHBACK Press FLASHBACK to switch to the previously tuned channel. • Press FLASHBACK again to switch back to the currently tuned channel. SURROUND The surround function produces Surround effect from the speakers. Each time you press SURROUND , the mode changes between On and Off. • On: Makes it possible [...]

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    ! "( Direct Button Operation !" Digital broadcasting audio mode The types of audio transmitted in a digital broadcast include SURROUND as well as MONO and STEREO. In addition, it is possible for multiple audio tracks to accompany a single video track. Press MTS/SAP to toggle between audio modes. Example: when receiving Digital broadcastin[...]

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    ! ") VIEW MODE You can select the screen size. Press VIEW MODE. • You can sequentially select a viewing mode that has its own aspect ratio. • Press VIEW MODE to toggle between Stretch, Side Bar, Smart stretch, Zoom, Dot by Dot, or Automatic. !" For 4:3 programs Example: Screen size images Automatic Stretch Side Bar S.stretch(Smart str[...]

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    ! #+ For TV Mode • Some menu items may not be displayed depending on the selected input source. On-Screen Display Menu Menu Items Video Menu AV Mode ................................................................ 34 Backlight ............................................................... 33 Brightness ...........................................[...]

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    ! #* On-Screen Display Menu For PC Mode Video Menu AV Mode ................................................................ 34 Backlight ............................................................... 33 Brightness .............................................................. 33 Contrast ............................................................[...]

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    ! #" Example ". Item displayed in yellow • This indicates the item currently selected. • Press - to go to the adjustment screen for this item. # Item displayed in blue • This indicates that the item can be selected. $ Item displayed in gray • This indicates that the item cannot be selected. There are various reasons why the items [...]

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    ! ## On-Screen Display Menu Using the remote control Use the following buttons on the remote control to operate the menu. MENU: Press to open or close the menu screen. * / + / , / - : Press to select a desired item on the screen or adjust a selected item. ENTER: Press to go to the next step or complete the setting. RETURN: Press to return to the pr[...]

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    ! #$ On-Screen Display Menu AV Mode Adjust the best picture appearance fr om selecting the preset value of Standar d , Movie , Power Saver , User , or Dynamic . Color Temperature For a better white balance, use color temperature corr ection. Warm: White with reddish tone Normal: Cool: White with bluish tone •User: White balance can be adjusted ma[...]

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    ! #% VGA The VGA adjustment is only available when the input source is PC and your TV is receiving a computer signal. Select Auto Adjust for adjusting the settings automatically , or select H. Position , V . Position , Phase or Clock and use ,. or - to adjust your prefer ence. Audio Menu Adjusts the sound quality to your prefer ence with the follow[...]

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    ! #& On-Screen Display Menu TV Menu Example 1. Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press * / + to select “TV” and press ENTER . or . - . to enter it. 2. Press * / + . to select a specific item and press ENTER or . - . to set the item. 3. Press MENU to exit. Tuner Mode Select TV source signal fr om the Air (antenna) or Cable (CA[...]

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    ! #' Setup Menu Example 1. Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press * / + to select “Setup” and press ENTER . or . - . to enter it. 2. Press * / + . to select a specific item and press ENTER or . - . to set the item. 3. Press MENU to exit. OSD Language Select the OSD menu display language. (English/Français/Español) View mo[...]

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    ! #( On-Screen Display Menu Digital Closed Caption This allows you to configure the way you choose to view digital captioning. Select one of the digital service channels made available by the caption provider . There ar e six standard services. Service 1 is designated as the Primary Caption Service. This service contains the verbatim, or near -ver[...]

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    ! #) On-Screen Display Menu Parental Menu Before entering the Par ental Control sub-menu, user has to key in the passwor d first. After entering the parental sub-menu, the user can modify the r estricted table. While exiting the sub-menu, the parental contr ol function is activated. Enter a 4-digit password with the number buttons on the r emote c[...]

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    ! $+ Program Block Y our TV is equippe d with a V -chip that allows you to contr ol access to individual pr ograms based on their age rating and content rating. The program content advisory data ar e sent by the broadcaster or by the pr ogram provider . Block certain programs to pr event children fr om watching. Rating Enable Set the Enable Rating [...]

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    ! $* U.S. Movie Ratings This section describes how to control viewing of movies based on their Motion Pictur e Association of America (MP AA) rating. Movie rating Description NONE Clear all the checked ratings. All ages admitted. G General audiences. All ages admitted. PG Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children. [...]

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    ! $" Movie rating Description 14+ Over 14 years: Could contain themes where violence is one of the dominant elements of the storyline, but it must be integral to the development of plot or character . Language usage could be profane and nudity present within the context of the theme. 18+ Adults: Intended for viewers 18 years and older and migh[...]

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    ! $# USB Menu This TV is equipped with a USB connector that enables you to view photos,listen to music,and play videos stored on a USB storage device. Example 1. Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press * / + to select “USB” and press ENTER . or . - . to enter it. 2. Press * / + . to select “ Multi-Media ” and press ENTER or . [...]

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    ! $$ View Photos 1. In the photo thumbnail browser, press * / + / , / - to select a photo or a photo album. 2. Press ENTER to view a full screen image. The slide show begins. 3. When the slide show begins, use the color buttons on the remote control and follow the on-screen instructions to view photos. W*0/)-'4 =$6$/) 342' :22$&) YS[X[...]

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    ! $% On-Screen Display Menu Play Video 1. In the video thumbnail browser, press * / + / , / - to select a video file. 2. Press ENTER to play the video file. 3. While the video is playing, use the color buttons on the remote control and follow the on-screen instructions to operate. 4. Press MENU to display the sub-menu and select the following opt[...]

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    ! $& Troubleshooting Appendix Problem Possible Solution • No power • Check if you pressed POWER on the remote control unit. (See page 24.) If the indicator on the TV does not light up, press POWER on the TV. • Is the AC cord disconnected? (See page 12.) • Has the power been turned on? (See page 24.) • Unit cannot be operated. • Exte[...]

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    ! $' Specifications Appendix Item LC-42LE620UT LC-46LE620UT LC-55LE620UT LCD screen size 42” Class (42” Diagonal) Active Matrix (a-Si TFT LCD) 46” Class (45 63 / 64 ” Diagonal) Active Matrix (a-Si TFT LCD) 55” Class (54 5 / 8 ” Diagonal) Active Matrix (a-Si TFT LCD) Resolution 2,073,600 pixels (1,920 x 1080)) 2,073,600 pixels (1,9[...]

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    ! $( PC Compatibility Chart It is necessary to set the PC correctly to display XGA and WXGA signal. Refer to page 23 to set PC input signals and page 49 for USB Applications. PC Resolution Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency VESA Standard PC VGA 720 x 400 31.469 kHz 70.087 Hz — 640 x 480 31.469 kHz 59.940 Hz O 37.861 kHz 72.809 Hz O 37.500 kH[...]

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    ! $) Appendix USB Application File Extension Container Video Decoder Resolution Frame / Sec. *.avi AVI XviD 1920 x 1080 30 MPEG1 768 x 576 30 MPEG2 MP@HL 1920 x 1080 30 H.264 BP LV 4.0 (Not support for FMO,ASO & redundant slice) 1920 x 1080 30 H.264 MP LV 4.0 1920 x 1080 30 H.264 HP LV 4.0 1920 x 1080 30 MPEG-4 SP@L 3.0 1920 x 1080 30 MPEG-4 AS[...]

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    ! %+ Information on the Software License for This Product !" Software composition The software included in this product is comprised of various software components whose individual copyrights are held by SHARP or by third parties. !" Software developed by SHARP and open source software The copyrights for the software components and variou[...]

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    ! %* Legal notices !" FCC Part 15 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this product is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has [...]

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    ! %" For location of the nearest Sharp Authorized Service, or to obtain product literature, accessories, supplies, or customer assistance, please call 1-800-BE-SHARP. LIMITED WARRANTY Calling for Service CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand Liquid Crystal Displa[...]

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    ! %# #$ LC-52_60LE920UN_E_07.indd 76 2010/06/14 14:23:03[...]

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    Dimensional Drawings LC-55LE620UT 33 14 / 16 (860) 32 1 / 32 (814) 1 27 / 32 (47) 47 13 / 16 (1215) 26 31 / 32 (685) 18 7 / 32 (463) 52 1 / 8 (1324) 21 1 / 4 (540) 13 3 / 8 (340) 6 13 / 32 (163) 1 27 / 32 (47) 15 3 / 4 (400) 15 3 / 4 (400)[...]